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Why can’t I use normal data for the backup

Why can’t you use normal data for the backup

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 1, 2023 1:36 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2023 1:40 PM

What might “normal data” mean exactly?

I will guess it means “cellular data”. If so, you cannot use it because that’s Apple’s policy. Typically a backup uses a huge amount of data.

If and when you get a 5G iPhone with a 5G plan, you may then use cellular data for your backup.

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